Difficulty: Easy

Average Score: 80%

Now the Wicked Witch of the West had but one eye, yet that was as powerful as a telescope, and could see everywhere. So, as she sat in the door of her castle, she happened to look around and saw Dorothy lying asleep, with her friends all about her. They were a long distance off, but the Wicked Witch was angry to find them in her country; so, she blew upon a silver whistle that hung around her neck. At once there came running to her from all directions a pack of great wolves. They had long legs and fierce eyes and sharp teeth.

Which of the following are being compared by the simile in the highlighted sentence?

Rationale

The Wicked Witch's vision and the strength of a telescope.

The simile in the highlighted sentence compares the Wicked Witch's powerful vision to the strength of a telescope, emphasizing her ability to see far distances as if aided by a magnifying instrument.

A (The Wicked Witch's anger and the power of a telescope) YOUR ANSWER

This option misinterprets the focus of the simile. The highlighted sentence does not mention anger in relation to a telescope; instead, it specifies the Witch's vision as being comparable to the telescope's capabilities, making this choice incorrect.

B (The Wicked Witch's power and the size of the kingdom) YOUR ANSWER

This choice incorrectly identifies the elements being compared. The simile does not address the size of the kingdom, but rather emphasizes the Witch's vision and its strength, thus failing to capture the essence of the comparison.

C (The Wicked Witch's vision and the strength of a telescope) CORRECT

This is the correct choice as it directly reflects the comparison made in the highlighted sentence. The simile illustrates how the Witch's single eye possesses the capability to see great distances, akin to the enhanced visibility provided by a telescope.

D (The Wicked Witch's authority and the health of her eyes) YOUR ANSWER

This option misrepresents the comparison by suggesting a relationship between authority and eye health. The simile does not discuss authority or health but rather focuses on the effectiveness of her vision compared to a telescope's strength, making this choice incorrect.

Conclusion

The simile in the highlighted sentence effectively compares the Wicked Witch's vision to the strength of a telescope, underscoring her ability to see great distances. The other choices mistakenly address different aspects or themes that are not present in the simile, which strictly relates to vision and optical strength. This emphasizes the powerful and far-reaching nature of the Witch's sight, enhancing the narrative's portrayal of her character.

Related Questions

View all